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Humbled The cam lobes slide in the fissure as I test it, useless. This dark, metamorphic rock, tortured entrails of…

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” Goerte I…

Erosion [i roh zhun] The process by which the surface of the Earth is gradually worn away by the action…

Scarpa’s Vapor V rock shoe now has an upgraded model. The new Vapor Lace shoe offers a more customizable fit,…

We rounded the bend and there were half a dozen people lining up at the base of the route. Rock…

Scott Adamson and Kyle Dempster no longer walk among us in this life. They died in Pakistan some time in…

Right now, this detail is all that matters: the carabiner just fell back into the crack, and you’re staring it…

The gear: Exped Synmat Hyperlite sleeping pad, size Medium (msrp $169) and Schnozzel Pump Bag UL (msrp $40) Reviewed by:…

It’s that time again when I need a new cragging rope. It doesn’t have to be fancy, or particularly light,…

The Rockies in winter are known for their cold temperatures and fierce winds. When I’m climbing ice in these mountains…

How much is there to say about a chalk bag? All it has to do is hang out back there…

“Never pass up an opportunity to shut the hell up” I don’t have to squint to read the bumper sticker;…

Scarpa redesigned their most popular shoes this year, with a new model to cover each style of climbing. I had…

How do you choose a single rope for multi-pitch and alpine climbing? Considerations include weight, dry treatment, durability, and the…

Sometimes, the balm of the day is Happy Hour, when we can leave the stress and bustle of work and…